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FM radio signals die immediately behind obstacles

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FM radio sacrifices distance for clarity, behaving exactly like a stubborn laser beam. Because it uses higher frequencies, FM signals cannot bounce off the atmosphere or bend around the curvature of the earth. They require a strict line of sight. If a large hill or building blocks the path between the transmitter and your receiver, the signal instantly degrades into static.

FM radio signals die immediately behind obstacles
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